NEW !!   SW and NW Switcher Handrail Castings This section of castings are designed to nicely detail SW and NW series of EMD switcher engines.  We have a complete line of castings to create the front and rear handrails as well as the handrail along the side of the hood with prototypical accuracy.  Additional castings for the sand box door and fuel filler gauges are also available. These castings are an affordable way to nicely detail both Morris and Rail Systems switcher engines. SW1 Detail pictures (click on the thumbnails below, warning these are large files) Here are some pictures of Gordon Payne's NW-2 with the handrail castings A typical handrail detail package for a Morris Switcher as an SW-9 Part # Description Qty. L-010 SW Cut Lever Bracket 4 L-011 SW End Stanchion 4 L-012 SW Handrail Base 4 L-013 SW Handrail Joint 8 L-014 SW Lift Ring 6 L-015 SW Pilot Handrail Base 4 L-016 SW Stanchion 6 L-020 SW Center Pilot Handrail Base 2 The list price for the SW-9 handrail detail package is $104.50 but we are offering this complete kit for $90 plus shipping. 5/32" dia. rod is used for the hood rails and 3/16" dia. for the pilot rails, not included
SW Handrail Base (#L-012)  This handrail base is used to attach the vertical handrail supports to the locomotive deck.  The base is designed to accept a 3/16" rod and has three 0.090" dia. mounting holes Price:  $3.00/piece  NEW	SW Handrail Joint (#L-013)  This handrail joint connects the vertical handrail support bars to the top handrail.  Usually seen along the front and rear platforms of SW switchers. The top handrail is a full through hole for easy installation.  Designed to accept 3/16" dia. rod.   Price:  $1.50/piece  NEW
SW Stanchion (#L-016)  This stanchion supports the handrail along the hood of SW switchers in conjunction with the SW Lift Ring and SW End Stanchion.  The stanchion accepts 5/32" rod and has two 0.090" mounting holes for 2-56 screws.   Price:  $1.50/piece  NEW	SW End Stanchion (#L-011)  This end stanchion terminates the handrail along the hood of SW switchers at both ends.  It is used in conjunction with the SW Lift Ring and SW Stanchion.  The stanchion accepts 5/32" rod and has one 0.090" mounting hole. Price:   $1.75/piece  NEW
SW Lift Ring (#L-014)  This lift ring supports the handrail along the hood of SW switchers in conjunction with the SW Stanchion and SW End Stanchion.  The stanchion accepts 5/32" rod and has six 0.090" mounting holes. There are usually 3 per hood side. Price:  $5.25/piece  NEW		SW Cut Lever Bracket (#L-010)  This cut lever bracket is used to support the cut levers in the cneter on each side of the coupler.  At the out edges the cut levers are support by the SW Pilot Handrail Base.  The bracket is designed to accept a 1/8" cut lever and has two 0.090" mounting holes. Price:   $1.25/piece  NEW
SW Pilot Handrail Base (#L-015)  This handrail base is used to attach the vertical handrail supports to the pilot at the front and rear of the locomotive.  The base is designed to accept a 3/16" rod as a vertical support.  It also has holes to mount the lower hand rail across the pilot as well as an integrated support for the cut levers.  These are used on either side of the coupler.  There are two 0.090" dia. mounting holes to attach this casting to the front surface of the pilot.  (Usually used in pairs with a single SW Pilot Center Handrail Base in the middle) Price:  $5.50/piece  NEW
SW Pilot Center Handrail Base (#L-020)  This handrail base is used to attach the vertical handrail supports to the pilot at the front and rear of the locomotive.  The base is designed to accept a 3/16" rod as a vertical support.  It also has holes to mount the lower hand rail across the pilot.  This base is used directly above the coupler so there is not cut lever support.  There are two 0.090" dia. mounting holes to attach this casting to the front surface of the pilot.    Price:  $3.00/piece  NEW
Locomotive Lift Ring (#L-022)  This eyebolt style lift ring was used on a wide range of locomotives.  The lift ring is investment cast in brass and comes with a M3.0x0.5mm thread already cast in and a matching nut.  This lift ring is ready to mount, requiring a 1/8" diameter hole.  The inside hole diameter is 1/4"  with an outside diameter of 7/16".  These lift rings can also be used as anchor points for load tie downs or for a variety of other used that require a scale sized eyebolt.   Price:  $2.50/piece  NEW		SW Hood Door Handle (#L-021)  This style of door handle was used on EMD NW and some SW style switcher locomotives.  This handle is for the hood doors and measures about 3/4" long.  This is not a cab door handle.  The mounting hole requires tapping and is sized for a #4-40 thread Price:  $1.50/piece  NEW
22" Peacock Brakewheel (#L-008)  This brass brakewheel was copied directly from the real thing.  Complete with the "Apply" and "Release" lettering, the only difference is the real one is made from aluminum.  A nice addition to a diesel locomotive.  Price:  $14/piece		Dual Headlight Bezel (#L-009)  These investment cast brass head light bezel is fully detailed and a hard piece to find in the live steam hobby.  Screw bosses have been included on the back side to facilitate mounting and the installation of headlights.  We recommend Luxon LED lights for a bright and long lasting headlight.   Price:  $18/piece
ABDX Triple Valve (#B-012)  Investment cast  triple valve complete with lettering and bolt head detail.  This very detailed casting was designed directly from the fullsize part.  Holes have been left to add air lines to connect to our prototypical air reservoir offered below.  Easily mounted from the bottom. Price:  $24/piece
Cut Lever Bracket (#L-006)  These brass cut lever brackets are investment cast and sized for an 1/8" diameter rod.  A great detail addition to a locomotive or freight car.  Price:  $1.25/piece		Stake Pockets (#F-011)  These brass stake pockets are investment cast brass and designed to fit a 1/2" by 1/2" stake.  The mounting holes are 3/32" dia. but can be drilled to 1/8 if desired.  These would make a nice detail addition to any home built flatcar.   Price:  $2.75/piece
Klasing Bellcrank (#B-013)  These brass bell cranks are investment cast with the highest level of detail.  If you look closely you can see the "Klasing" name cast into the part.  The bellcrank connects the rod from the brakewheel housing to a piece of chain connected to the truck brakes.  When the brakes are applied, the bellcrank rotates and takes up the slack in the brake chain along the groove shown in the picture to the left.  This piece provides a nice way to mount the bottom of the end of the chain from the brake wheel housings.   Price:  $5.50/piece
AJAX Brake Housing (#B-011) These highly detailed AJAX style brake housing are cast in brass will all the detail.  The "Chicago" lettering stands 1/16" tall.  The brakewheel mounting hole has been located but requires drilling for a screw or tapping depending on your mounting method.  The 1/8" dia. mounting holes are the same pattern as our Klasing stamped steel housing.  This is the most detailed brake housing on the market.  In the future we will have a cast release lever but for now we offer the same laser cut release lever as with our Klasing housing. AJAX Housing -- Price:  $10.00/piece Release Lever -- Price:  $2.00/piece 12" Chain -- Price: $1.50/ft.
Round Door Handles (#L-002)  These highly detailed round door handles are cast from bronze and were commonly found on early GE locomotives and others.  The handles are designed to fit into a 1/2" diameter hole and soldered in place. Price:  $1.50/piece		MU Hose Connectors (#L-003)  These brass MU hose connectors are investment cast with the highest detail.    Each comes with a 4" length of black hose.  Price:  $2.50/piece   (nonfunctional)
Gladhands (#F-003)  These brass glad-hands are investment cast with the highest level of detail.  With the matching anglecock valve, the pair make a great addition to any car.    Price:  $2.50/piece  (nonfunctional)		Anglecock Valves (#F-004)  These brass anglecock valves are investment cast in fine detail.  If purchased  with the matching glad-hands a length of black tubing will also be included.   Price:  $5.00/piece (nonfunctional)
Dummy Locomotive Brake System  Pictured is prototypical ALCO locomotive brake assembly for a two axle truck.  At this time this is only a dummy system.  In the future we hope to be able to offer a fully functioning system.  Each of the parts is sold individually as some of the parts may be adaptable for other truck styles.  Specifically, the brake cylinders are common to several other truck styles or would even make a nice detail addition to most freight cars.  Each part is listed below with rough dimensions and prices.
Dummy Brake Cylinder (#B-005)  The dummy brake cylinder is constructed of two bronze castings.  These castings are sold as a pair.  It is recommended to first solder the two pieces together and then drill and tap the holes to accept some 2-56 x 3/16"  hex head bolts (qty. 4 not included with the castings).  This is recommended to be used as a dummy cylinder only and not intended to be functional at this time.  This style cylinder was used on many types of locomotive trucks and can also be used as a freight car detail. Dimensions: Overall Length 2-5/16",  Height 1-1/2", Mounting Pad 1-5/16" x 1-5/16" nominal, 1/8" dia. airline hole   Price:  $18.00/set   Currently Out of Stock-Next shipment expected ~Feb  28st. This shipment is sold out.
Brake Cylinder Rod (#B-006)  The brake cylinder rod is machined out of aluminum with a cupped end to fit with the push rod.  The end is drilled to accept an #8-32 thread.   Dimensions: Length 1-25/32",  Dia. 0.275" Price:  $5.00/piece		Brake Push Rod (#B-007)  The brake push rod is cast from bronze.  The ball end is designed to fit within the cup on the end of brake cylinder rod and connect to the brake pivot arm. Price:  $4.00/piece
Brake Pivot Arm (#B-008)  This brake arm is cast from bronze and designed to connect the brake push rod to the pair of shackles.    Price:  $5.00/piece		Brake Shackle (#B-009)  These investment cast bronze brake shackles are designed to be used a pair as shown to connect the brake pivot arm to the remaining brake system.  They can also be used as a clevis for tie downs on a flat car with our scale chain.   Price:  $1.75/piece
Air Reservoir (#B-010)  This brake air reservoir is investment cast in two two halves and requires qty. (16) #2-56 or #1-72 bolts to connect the two halves. hardware not included   Price:  $30/casting set Currently Out of Stock expected Feb 28th -- Inventory Available		EMD Door Handle (#L-005)  These highly detailed EMD door handles are investment cast from brass and measure 9/16" x 7/8".  They fit an opening 0.450" x 5/8"   Price:  $1.50/piece
We strive to produce finely detailed bronze and brass investment castings at an affordable price.  In most cases all the holes are cast in but sometimes are only spotted and will need to be drilled..  It may be necessary to ream out holes to the proper dimension due to slight casting variations.  In most cases the sprue has been completely removed but the larger castings may require some clean up. NOTE:  Due to the time required for the casting process, some parts may be periodically out of stock as noted on the website.  We try to keep all of our advertised parts in sufficient quantity but sometimes we just can't keep up.  Please be sure to inquire about our current stock before placing an order.  Your patience is much appreciated.